Question

Which of the following best explains the overall cause and effect of the arms races and proxy wars in the Middle East and Africa?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to global stability.%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to global stability.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which reduced the chance of a global war due to superpower involvement.%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which reduced the chance of a global war due to superpower involvement.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to ratifying the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union.%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to ratifying the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars.

Answer 1

The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars. This is because regional powers and external actors fueled these conflicts by providing weapons and support to various factions, leading to prolonged and intensified fighting.